Central Engineering Design

Units 5-6 North Close Business Centre, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, CT20 3UH

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Family-run CE Design, a precision engineering and fabrication company based in Folkestone, Kent, UK, offers comprehensive in-house design-to-manufacture capabilities for custom metal fabrication, leveraging both CNC and conventional machining for turning, milling, drilling, cutting, and grinding. Their extensive welding expertise includes MIG, TIG, gas, spot welding, brazing, and soldering, with a specialization in high-quality TIG welding for alloy component repair, complemented by metal finishing options like mirror polishing, satin/matt finishes, vapour blasting, and electroplating with bright chrome, bright nickel, and zinc coatings, alongside rotary and laser engraving. Serving diverse sectors including Automotive, Commercial, Construction, Medical & Scientific Engineering, and Security, CE Design's strongest differentiator lies in its bespoke problem-solving approach, collaborative service, and a commitment to remanufacture, restoration, and repair of metalwork, emphasizing repair over replacement to reduce waste and preserve craftsmanship.

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Central Engineering Design Limited (CE Design) is a family-run precision engineering and fabrication company based in Folkestone, Kent, UK. Established in 1989, they offer a comprehensive in-house design-to-manufacture capability, specialising in custom metal fabrication.

Their core capabilities include turning, milling, drilling, cutting, and grinding, supported by both CNC and conventional machining equipment. CE Design provides a wide range of welding services, including MIG, TIG, gas, spot welding, brazing, and soldering, with particular expertise in high-quality TIG welding for alloy component repair. Metal finishing options encompass mirror polishing, satin and matt finishes, specialist vapour blasting, and electroplating with finishes such as bright chrome, bright nickel, and various zinc coatings. Engraving services are offered using both rotary and laser technology. They serve diverse sectors including Automotive, Commercial, Construction, Medical & Scientific Engineering, and Security.

CE Design highlights its bespoke problem-solving approach, collaborative service, and focus on developing reliable, high-quality products. They also specialise in remanufacture, restoration, and repair of metalwork, emphasizing repair over replacement to reduce waste and preserve craftsmanship. Notable projects demonstrate their versatility, ranging from bespoke fuel tanks and classic vehicle components to medical device prototypes, canine detection systems, counter-terrorism equipment, and robust physical security solutions.

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CNC capability: Specialist categories · Named machine brands · Tier-one builder presence · CAM software · Aerospace-grade CAM · CAD software · Tolerance (typical) · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · Lead time (weeks)

Certifications & approvals: ISO 14001 · AS9100 · IATF 16949 · NADCAP · Primes supplied · ITAR registered

Welding & fabrication: Coded welding (any) · EN 1090 EXC level

Quality & traceability: NDT methods · Process traceability · CofC offered · Cleanroom assembly · 3D scanning · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)

Services & production: Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)